https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 12 May 2026 07:56:53 +0000 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:41:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=45571 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45571&PID=5903761&title=what-would-you-pay-a-babysitter-small-town#5903761 Author: RebeccaMelli117358
Subject: 45571
Posted: 30 March 2017 at 11:41am

And yes this will be cash work. Home based was $7 an hour per child approx and have to pay tax too 😕]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:41:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45571&PID=5903761&title=what-would-you-pay-a-babysitter-small-town#5903761 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45571&PID=5903760&title=what-would-you-pay-a-babysitter-small-town#5903760 Author: RebeccaMelli117358
Subject: 45571
Posted: 30 March 2017 at 11:39am

Awesome, thanks!I have done work as a home-based child carer in my own home too and done all the crafty things etc. but that is a bit different to private babysitting as parents have a regular booking and get subsidies etc. so care is cheaper and I get less money but it is regular money and I can care for up to four families at a time that way...so with private babysitting it needs to be a bit more money really but I wanted to make sure I wasn't under charging. So good to know what you pay, gives me an idea 😊]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:39:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45571&PID=5903760&title=what-would-you-pay-a-babysitter-small-town#5903760 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45571&PID=5903758&title=what-would-you-pay-a-babysitter-small-town#5903758 Author: Justin Reach
Subject: 45571
Posted: 30 March 2017 at 11:24am

Hi just saw your post and I'd like to reply.
I live in a small town area in the north island where we give cash (not declared for tax purposes) to our Child Minder. Her drive is 20 mins and 20 mins back, so we give her $10 petrol money plus $15 an hour plus $5.00 extra because she brings her own resources for doing crafty activities. She takes care of our 4 and 3 year old.
Soooo , yes I would say you are right on the nose if you are given cash for your work.
All the best 😊
]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:24:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45571&PID=5903758&title=what-would-you-pay-a-babysitter-small-town#5903758 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45571&PID=5903754&title=what-would-you-pay-a-babysitter-small-town#5903754 Author: RebeccaMelli117358
Subject: 45571
Posted: 29 March 2017 at 1:36pm

Hi, I would be interested to hear what parents think is a reasonable rate to pay a babysitter like me in a small town. I am a mature ECE student and mother with plenty of experience looking for a way to top up my husband's earnings whilst I study full time. Most people I find round here are wanting a babysitter for seasonal evening work or an opportunity to do something they can earn money from by selling eg. hunting so the price needs to be realistic otherwise it is not worth it to them. I have been saying $15 per hour for two children, $10 after they are in bed but parents seem to be very very happy with that. Am I short changing myself? Should I charge more? Thanks!]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:36:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45571&PID=5903754&title=what-would-you-pay-a-babysitter-small-town#5903754